Pembroke Pines requires property owners to maintain yards free of excessive vegetation and debris that could pose fire or nuisance hazards. Excessively high grass, weeds, and overgrown brush are prohibited under the city's property maintenance code. Broward County open burning regulations apply. The city's Fire Department and Code Compliance enforce vegetation management standards.
Pembroke Pines requires property owners to keep yards free of excessive vegetation under the property maintenance provisions. Excessively high grass and weeds are prohibited, and regular mowing is required including vacant land perimeters. Dead trees and limbs must be removed. Property owners must maintain swales, sidewalks, and curb areas. Broward County Chapter 27, Article IX governs open burning and brush disposal. The Florida Division of Forestry may impose burn bans during dry conditions. The city's Code Compliance Unit enforces vegetation maintenance at 954-431-4466. Vacant lots are subject to the same maintenance requirements.
Overgrown vegetation is a code violation. Fines assessed through the Code Compliance process under FL Statute 162.
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